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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Last Notes from Guatemala

The first two times we visited Guatemala, we built houses for two families with From Houses to Homes. Each time we come, we visit them, and it is always a joyous reunion.

Our family in San Antonio des Aguas Calientes has 7 children. The oldest daughter, Blanca, "finally" got married and had a baby at the "ripe old age" of 20. The baby, Cristian, is the delight of all of his aunts, one of whom is only 2 years older than he is. We are lucky to get to share in their daily lives, doing things like watching them cook, and helping to shuck corn to be sold at the market.

Our family in Santa Maria de Jesus also has a new baby, Fernando, who delighted in the pleasure crawling around, chasing after a ball we brought him. Samy and the older children were able to play despite not sharing a language. And... the "cup song" made it to the highlands!

Flor, the mom, wove beautiful tapestries for us to take home. These take many weeks to complete, so we are most grateful.

When we arrive in these villages, it is cause for a lot of staring... People, particularly children, come out of their dwelling areas to gawk at the "gringos!"

Saying goodbye is never easy. So we say, hasta la próxima vez, which in our case means in February.

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